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Telegram & Gazette dining reviews
Thursday January 13, 2011
A refuge for hungry diners
DINING REVIEW By Bob Datz Telegram & Gazette Reviewer
So you’re driving out Route 9 on a windswept winter’s day, snow granules flying off the drifts and across your dead-level path through East Brookfield. Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” is rumbling through your brain. You long for an oasis, and there lies E.B. Flatts.
Thursday January 6, 2011
Organic focus sets pizzeria apart
DINING REVIEW By Bill Clapper Telegram & Gazette Reviewer
Lesson to be learned: Don't judge a restaurant by its name.
Thursday December 30, 2010
Lasso yourself a perfect burger
DINING REVIEW By Bill Clapper Telegram & Gazette Reviewer
I was sorely temped to address the hostess as “darlin’ ” but I wasn’t wearing my Stetson or my boots, and I judged that such familiarity might not be appreciated or appropriate. After all, we were in Worcester, not Fort Worth, and the social mores of Texas don’t translate well in New England.
Thursday December 23, 2010
Gardner tavern is sure to satisfy
DINING REVIEW By Ann Connery Frantz Telegram & Gazette Reviewer
a visit to Williams Restaurant and Tavern could prove habit-forming. The Pearson Boulevard eatery proved a good choice on a recent, and very cold, December evening. The tavern (big, cozy and warm, with golden pine walls, tables and booths, stained-glass lampshades and green accents) is welcoming; its atmosphere is just right for families, couples or friends. They’ll surely enjoy a good meal and friendly service inside.
Thursday December 16, 2010
A homey, welcome Thai hideaway
DINING REVIEW By Bob Datz Telegram & Gazette Reviewer
Much as every crossroad junction in this state merits a Greek-owned pizza joint, Thai restaurants are becoming a must-have local franchise. Southbridge has climbed that rung on the cosmopolitan ladder with Thai Orchid, a name you’ve heard before in a place you haven’t.
Thursday December 9, 2010
Caffé serves up the best of Italy
DINING REVIEW By Bill Clapper Telegram & Gazette Reviewer
If you’re longing for home-cooked, no-frills, classic Italian dining, look no further than Caffé Espresso Trattoria on Wall Street, Worcester.
Thursday December 2, 2010
Joseph’s delivers on its promises
DINING REVIEW By Ann Connery Frantz Telegram & Gazette reviewer
‘Comfort foods and comfort prices” boasts Joseph’s menu — and both promises are true. The restaurant has moved from its prominent location on 2A into the Village Square just behind it. Its new building combines warm woodwork and lighting with friendly service. With an outside deck in nice weather, a toasty sports bar, pleasant but not fancy dining room and a more formal “great room,” Joseph’s accommodates various celebrations.
Thursday November 25, 2010
Relaxed approach to fine dining
DINING REVIEW By Bob Datz Telegram & Gazette Reviewer
Going tavern style at the Salem Cross Inn is still going in style.
Thursday November 18, 2010
‘The best’ in Asian fare
DINING REVIEW By Bill Clapper Telegram & Gazette Reviewer
The opening of Tenka Asian restaurant along the commercial Route 9 corridor in Westboro caused a ripple of interest, especially because the restaurant positions itself as an Asian bistro and hibachi, sushi lounge that serves meals with Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai influences.
Thursday November 4, 2010
420 Main — steaks and so much more
DINING REVIEW By Bob Datz Telegram & Gazette Reviewer
420 Main is a do-over done well, a nicely appointed Colonial edifice in a town that already boasted some superior dining and in a location where prior restaurant efforts dwelt. The “steakhouse and martini bar” subtitle sounded kind of trendy and niche, but those emphases leave you free to go in other directions.
Thursday January 13, 2011
DQ Blizzards are welcome
By Barbara M. Houle SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Restaurant, 328 West Boylston St., West Boylston, opened last month just before Christmas.
Thursday December 30, 2010
Grafton Inn owners glad to be back
By Barbara M. Houle SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
The Grafton Inn in Grafton is among local businesses that have gone through changes in the past several years.
Thursday December 23, 2010
Things heating up at Firewood Café
By Barbara M. Houle SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
The Grand Opening banner is flying high at Firewood Café, 222 Chandler St., Worcester.
Thursday December 16, 2010
Twigs offers warm invitation to diners
By Barbara M. Houle SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
There’s still time to enjoy “Holly Days” at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston. Festivities galore!
Thursday December 9, 2010
‘Family’ is focus at Oxford pizza shop
By Barbara M. Houle SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
This week, Table Hoppin’ takes you to P&D Oxford House of Pizza, 440 Main St., Oxford.
Thursday December 2, 2010
Buck’s specializes in ‘Yankee barbecue’
By Barbara M. Houle SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
For those of you who believe that there is no such thing as too much barbecue, a smokin’ new place is Buck’s Roadside BBQ, 744B Southbridge St., Auburn.
Thursday November 18, 2010
Reed’s marks 33 years
By Barbara M. Houle SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
This month, Edward and Sue Reed will have owned and operated Reed’s Country Store, 753 Barre Road, New Braintree, for 33 years. Nov. 19 is the anniversary date.
Thursday November 11, 2010
Bistro Limoncello celebrates first year
By Barbara M. Houle SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
Marc Turo celebrated the first-year anniversary of Bistro Limoncello, 290 West Main St., Northboro, last month with a grand celebration of food and entertainment.
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